2021 FUEL EX 9.7
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Regular price $5,999.99
Fuel EX 9.7 is our most affordable full suspension carbon trail bike. It pairs a lightweight, smooth-riding frame with a beefy 140 mm FOX 36 fork, SRAM NX Eagle drive train and powerful 4-piston brakes for a fast, fun mountain bike that's a ripper now, and ripe for upgrades later.
| Specification | |
| Features | |
| Don't confuse the Fuel EX 9.7 with other value carbon models on the market – this bike provides an outstanding frame and suspension, with a workhorse drivetrain and wheels | |
| A sleek internal storage compartment gives you a handy spot to stow flat fixing supplies or gear | |
| Bigger, stiffer 36 mm fork stanchions won't flex, so you can push harder with more precise, confident steering that helps you stay on your line | |
| RE:aktiv is smarter, more efficient suspension. It gives you firm pedalling support that instantly gives way over bumps | |
| We expanded our size range to ensure a better fit for all riders. And, you get the fastest wheel that fits your frame: XS frames get 27.5˝ wheels, S frames get to choose between 27.5˝ or 29˝ and sizes M to XL get 29˝ wheels | |
| Description | |
| Weight | M - 13.69 kg / 30.19 lbs (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
| Frameset | |
| Frame | OCLV Mountain Carbon main frame & stays, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, Carbon Armor, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130mm travel |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm 36, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, Boost110, 15mm Kabolt axle, 140mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab |
| Wheels | |
| Wheels | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, Boost 110 front, Boost 148 rear |
| Tires | Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 2.60" front, 2.40" rear |
| Drivetrain | |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crank | Truvativ Descendant 6k Eagle, DUB, 32T steel ring, Boost |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB, 92mm, PressFit |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12 speed |
| Components | |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138mm width |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Line Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Line, alloy, 35mm, 27.5mm rise |
| Stem | Bontrager Line, 35mm, Knock Block, 0 degree |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Trail Elite, alloy lock-on |
| Headset | Knock Block Integrated, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
| Brakeset | Shimano MT420 4-piston hydraulic disc |